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Aviation abbreviation

# circling guidance light

CGL

ABBR · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of circling guidance light

CGL stands for circling guidance light in FAA terminology.

### More about circling guidance light

This abbreviation is used in flight operations. The English reference lists circling guidance light with the abbreviation CGL.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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